Top 226 - 250 Nouns: English Vocabulary List

an electronic device that stores and processes data

"He spends all day working at his computer."

"A quantum computer performs incredibly complex calculations not with simple bits"

something a person says that is intended to make others laugh

"Tell me a joke."

"His joke made everyone laugh loudly."

a piece of work for someone to do, especially as an assignment

"This is a hard task."

"Completing the task on time was very challenging."

a structure that has walls, a roof, and sometimes many levels, like an apartment, house, school, etc.

"The building is tall."

"The office building downtown has twenty floors and a nice cafeteria on the ground level for employees to use during their lunch breaks."

satisfied and happy with one's current situation

"I feel content."

"After a long day of work, she felt content sitting by the fireplace with a good book."

ten years of time

"She worked there for over a decade."

"The last decade brought remarkable advances in artificial intelligence and technology."

able to remain calm, especially in challenging or difficult situations, without becoming annoyed or anxious

"Please be patient."

"The patient teacher explained the math problem three times until every student in the class understood how to solve it correctly on their own."

a huge round object that moves in an orbit, around the sun, or any other star

"Jupiter is the largest planet in our system."

"The search for a habitable exoplanet is a primary goal of modern astronomy."

the process in which people choose a person or group of people for a position, particularly a political one, through voting

"The presidential election is held every four years."

"The national election will take place on the first Tuesday of November this year."

the true state of the world and the true nature of things, in contrast to what is imagined or thought

"Reality often differs from our expectations greatly"

"The virtual reality game was so realistic that he sometimes forgot it was not actual reality."

the state or fact of being used; the action of using something

"The use of smartphones is very common."

"The old tool still has some use even though it is rusty because it can open tight jars that nothing else can open."

a liquid that is smooth and thick, made from animals or plants, and used in cooking

"Use some oil."

"The chef drizzled olive oil over the salad, enhancing its fresh and vibrant flavors."

the earth's surface where it is not under water

"Walk on the land."

"The explorers discovered fertile land suitable for agriculture after their long journey across the sea."

a short piece of writing that helps us remember something

"Write a note."

"She left a quick note on the kitchen counter to remind him about the appointment."

a word that we use to call a man

"That dude is very friendly."

"The dude helped me carry my bag home."

someone who is against a person, or hates them

"He is my enemy."

"She viewed her former business partner as a bitter enemy after their acrimonious split."

a period or state where there is no war or violence

"We all want world peace."

"the people longed for peace."

something that you regularly do almost without thinking about it, particularly one that is hard to give up or stop doing

"Reading before bed is a good habit."

"He has a bad habit of biting his nails when he feels nervous or anxious about something."

(usually plural) the things that are held, included, or contained within something

"What is the content?"

"The package contained a surprising amount of valuable content for its size."

a period of one hundred years

"The book is one century old."

"The industrial revolution transformed society over the course of the nineteenth century."

someone who is receiving medical treatment, particularly in a hospital or from a doctor

"The patient is resting."

"The doctor explained the treatment options to the patient with great care."

someone who has a strong interest in and enthusiasm for a particular sport, team, or athlete

"He is a big fan."

"As a lifelong fan of the team, she was ecstatic when they won the championship."

a specific task or undertaking that requires effort to complete

"Start the project."

"The ambitious project requires significant funding and collaboration from multiple international organizations."

a living thing that grows in ground or water, usually has leaves, stems, flowers, etc.

"The plant needs more water."

"She waters her indoor plants every week and makes sure they get enough sunlight to grow healthy and strong."

physical harm done to something

"The storm caused serious damage to the roof."

"The storm caused significant damage to the roof tearing off shingles and allowing rain to pour into the attic damaging stored belongings."

a machine or tool that is designed for a particular purpose

"The device stopped working."

"This device helps me study more efficiently."

furniture with a usually flat surface on top of one or multiple legs that we can sit at or put things on

"Put it on the table."

"The antique mahogany table served as the centerpiece of the dining room, displaying a magnificent floral arrangement."